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Joshua: We go Behind The Ropes with the humble heavyweight challenger

Anthony Joshua and Troy Deeney
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Everyone knows who Anthony Joshua is, but how well do you know him?

Well, Behind The Ropes takes you right into his world, inside and outside the ring.

Behind the Ropes: Anthony Joshua

We see him in training ahead of the massive IBF heavyweight title showdown with Charles Martin, live on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday, but our unique show reveals a whole lot more.

Here's just a few things that emerge from our exclusive access...

Boxing to me is fun, I enjoy it, and it helps me develop as a man. I haven’t got to do it, no-ones forcing me to do it. I found it myself, I built this myself, I train by myself so it’s all me. I enjoy it, it’s not by force. I like the people I’m around.
Anthony Joshua

Cleaning up - Joshua says his aim is to unify the division

Watford gap - Watford captain Troy Deeney shares a gym with Joshua... if not a ring.

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Check out Joshua's questionable table tennis skills. Watch Anthony Joshua's Behind The Ropes on Sky Sports 1 from Wednesday at 6 & 10.30pm

Charles Martin vs Anthony Joshua, live on Sky Sports Box Office on April 9. Order the event online.